000 22nd Avenue , Galva, KS 67443(McPherson County)

Midwest Land Group is proud to present Sandy Springs. This 299 +/- acre recreational property is one-of-a-kind! A true sportsman's paradise, the acreage has a history and an enduring future as a wildlife destination in central Kansas. Characterized by fertile cropland and meandering Gypsum Creek, this property is everything the discerning landowner is looking for in a legacy property. Harwood timber lines the creeks, including mature oaks, walnuts, and cottonwood trees. This dense timber canopy provides the habitat base for thriving populations of whitetail deer and wild turkey. Interspersed between the blocks of timber are numerous tillable fields. The bottomland tillable provides ideal locations for manicured food plots and cash crop income. The cropland, encompassing 142 +/- acres is currently under a cash rent agreement with a great tenant farmer who is willing to continue, this provides a healthy income for the owner and benefits to the wildlife. The north and west portions of the property are highly desirable silt loam bottomland soil, this is an extraordinary producer. Generating significant yields with an NCCPI overall rating of 83. The fields were planted to corn summer of 2023 and have been drilled to double-crop wheat to be harvested in 2024. There is also hay acreage near the center of the property which generates numerous round bales for another varied stream of income or feed source.

The center of the property has a gorgeous steep grassy knoll. This is deer bedding central. The hilltop overlooks the entire farm with an elevation decrease of 12 stories in just 300 yards. With countless mowed trails through the woods, wooded draws, creek bottoms, and hay meadows, the potential hunt setups are virtually endless. All-weather access to the property is found on the western 22nd Avenue road frontage and by deeded easement. Electricity, rural water, and cable internet run along the road and create excellent opportunities to construct a guest cabin for weekend retreats. There is an existing campsite with a storage shed and solar well located at the center of the property. This serene location sits next to a pond and is surrounded by pruned oaks that create a welcoming environment. Traversing the property is easy because of well-maintained trails, gravel roads, and creek crossings. Trucks and mid-size farming equipment can reach the far eastern stretches.

Located in the beautiful Smoky Hills region of central Kansas, you will not find a more scenic location to call your own. Gypsum Creek is the lifeblood of the area, carrying the precious water resource. Less than 2 miles to the east is the 3,000+ acre Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. This prairie ecosystem is home to a growing herd of elk and bison thanks to conservation efforts. Wildlife viewing and future hunting opportunities of these game species are likely to advance in the neighborhood. On the topic of neighborhood, there is not a better creek system in central Kansas to develop your legacy. Like-minded stewards of the wildlife resource can be found to the north and south along Gypsum Creek. You never know what caliber of buck will be cruising these bottoms on a November day! The farm is just a short drive from the city of McPherson. This is a prosperous community with lots of industry and a thriving quality of life. It is a great place to shop, eat, and stay if visiting the property. Opportunities like this to own a truly special farm are rare, especially in McPherson County, Kansas. For more information and to schedule a showing please contact the Listing Agent Sean Thomas at (620) 712-2775.

Property Features

-Top-tier recreation property

-Hardwood mast species

-Trophy whitetail & wild Turkeys, bobwhite quail

-Gypsum Creek

-142 +/- acres of cropland

-142 +/- acres of mature timber

-Solar well, storage shed, campsite, dug pond

-Fertile farmland income

-Short Legal Description: 299 +/- acres, S11, T18S, R02W

-13 miles to city of McPherson

-7.5 miles to I-135